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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Ditmas Park vs Inwood

Side-by-side market data, transit, and neighborhood profiles to help you decide.

Brooklyn|Manhattan

Ditmas Park

Brooklyn

Inwood

Manhattan

How They Compare

For buyers focused on affordability, Inwood has the lower median sale price at $484K vs $630K in Ditmas Park.

Investors analyzing rental yield will find Inwood offers a stronger rent-to-price ratio based on current market data.

Commuters have more transit options in Inwood, which is served by 2 subway lines compared to 0 in Ditmas Park.

Median Sale Price
$630K
$484K
Median Rent
$3K
$3K
Active Listings
42
40
Avg Days on Market
57.5 days
107 days
YoY Price Change
-64.0%
+32.6%
Monthly Sales Volume
5
2

Detailed Comparison

MetricDitmas ParkInwood
Median Sale Price$630,000$484,000
Median Condo PriceN/AN/A
Median Co-op Price$557,500$435,000
Median Rent$2,780$3,000
Active Listings4240
Rental Inventory98164
Days on Market57.5107
Price Cut Share11.9%12.5%
Monthly Sales Volume52
YoY Price Change-64.0%+32.6%
YoY Rent Change+12.3%+20.0%
YoY Inventory Change-4.5%0.0%
Subway LinesN/A1 A

Year-Over-Year Price Movement

Prices in Ditmas Park moved -64.0% over the past year, compared to +32.6% in Inwood. Inwood is seeing price appreciation while Ditmas Park has softened, pointing to different supply-demand dynamics in each market.

Neighborhood Profiles

Ditmas Park

Ditmas Park is a landmarked Brooklyn neighborhood recognized for its freestanding Victorian, Colonial Revival, Tudor, and Craftsman homes set back from the street with porches and landscaped yards. The B and Q trains serve the neighborhood at Cortelyou Road, Beverley Road, Newkirk Plaza, and Avenue H stations, and Prospect Park's 526 acres of green space sit just to the northwest. The historic district encompasses roughly 2,000 residential buildings dating from 1902 to 1914, making it one of the city's best-preserved collections of early 20th-century residential architecture.

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Inwood

Inwood is Manhattan's northernmost neighborhood, offering a lush and hilly landscape that feels worlds away from the city's concrete canyons. Home to Inwood Hill Park, the last remaining natural forest in Manhattan, the area is a haven for nature lovers. The real estate market is known for providing some of the best value in the borough, featuring spacious Art Deco cooperatives and historic pre-war buildings with views of the Hudson and Harlem Rivers.

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Transit Access

Ditmas Park

No subway data available

Inwood

1A

Inwood-207 St (A) — 0.1 mi

207 St (1) — 0.2 mi

215 St (1) — 0.3 mi

Dyckman St (1 A) — 0.3 mi

Active Listings

Ditmas Park for sale

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Inwood for sale

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Listing data is derived in whole or in part from the RLS at REBNY (Real Estate Board of New York) Internet Data Exchange (IDX) database. Real estate listings held by brokerage firms other than Milton Coste | Keller Williams NYC are marked with the RLS logo. The information provided is for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data is refreshed every 15 minutes per REBNY IDX requirements.

Ditmas Park vs Inwood: Home Price Resilience 2008-2020

From the 2008 financial crisis through the 2020 pandemic, the NYC metro Case-Shiller composite fell about 25% peak-to-trough between 2007 and 2012, then fully recovered by 2017 and gained another 15% through Q1 2020. Ditmas Park and Inwood both tracked this broader NYC arc, with annual closing volume contracting sharply in 2009 and again in Q2 2020 before normalizing.

Inwood tracked the more resilient Manhattan price path with a 10% to 15% peak-to-trough decline, while Ditmas Park moved closer to the broader NYC metro pattern of a 20% to 25% retracement before recovering through 2017.

Source: Per Case-Shiller Home Price Index, NYC metro subset, 2008-2020, cross-referenced with StreetEasy historical price data series.

Metric (2026)Ditmas ParkInwood
Median Sale Price$630,000$484,000
Median Rent$2,780/mo$3,000/mo
Year-over-Year Price Change-64.0%+32.6%
Average Days on Market57.5 days107 days
Distance to Nearest SubwayN/A0.09 mi

Table values reflect current 2026 market conditions. Historical 2008-2020 commentary is sourced from Case-Shiller NYC metro composite and StreetEasy historical series.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ditmas Park cheaper than Inwood?
Inwood is more affordable, with a median sale price of $484,000 vs $630,000 in Ditmas Park. Pricing can vary widely by building, floor, and unit condition, so review current listings for accurate comparisons.
Which has better transit, Ditmas Park or Inwood?
Ditmas Park has access to 0 subway lines and Inwood has 2, making Inwood the stronger option for transit access. Ditmas Park has 0 lines, which may still cover your commute depending on your destination.
Which is better for families, Ditmas Park or Inwood?
This depends on what type of home fits your household. Ditmas Park and Inwood both offer a mix of apartment and multi-room units in co-ops, condos, and townhouses. Larger 3- and 4-bedroom units, including townhouses and multi-family properties, tend to be more available in lower-density areas. Reviewing active listings filtered by bedroom count is the most reliable way to see what each neighborhood currently offers for larger households. A licensed broker can pull current inventory by bedroom count across both areas for a direct comparison.
Should I buy in Ditmas Park or Inwood?
The right neighborhood depends on your price range, commute needs, and preferred property type. A comparative market analysis (CMA) of recent sales in both Ditmas Park and Inwood gives you the clearest picture of what your budget gets in each location. Request a free CMA from Milton Coste to get a side-by-side breakdown of current opportunities.

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